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Texas leader calls Portland a 'dumpster fire' as city postpones boycott vote
KATU-TV ^ | September 7, 2021 | by KATU Staff

Posted on 09/08/2021 5:29:05 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland City Council has postponed a vote on an emergency resolution banning the purchase of goods & services from Texas in protest of the state’s new law banning most abortions.

Last week, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said a resolution could be voted on come Wednesday and if approved, would be in effect until Texas either withdraws the law or has it overturned in court. The trade ban would also bar city employees from traveling to Texas.

Within the last 24 hours, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick responded to this proposed boycott.

He's previously tweeted, "It’s comical that Portland mayor @tedwheeler is worried about Texas when his city defunded the police and he had to ask citizens to “take back the city.” Texas is solidly #prolife and Texans support law enforcement. Meanwhile, Portland is a dumpster fire and Texas is thriving."

KATU has reached out to Mayor Ted Wheeler's office for reaction, and we are waiting to hear back.

(Excerpt) Read more at katu.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: life; oregon; texas
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1 posted on 09/08/2021 5:29:05 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I think that essentially, Dan Patrick told Portland to stick it where the sun don’t shine.


2 posted on 09/08/2021 5:32:30 AM PDT by Mark17 (USAF, Retired. Father of USAF officer and trained pilot, who loves flying US Air Force aircraft. )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

The latest liberal crybaby tool.

Can’t possibly be lawful !


3 posted on 09/08/2021 5:35:49 AM PDT by Pikachu_Dad ("the media are selling you a line of soap)
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To: Twotone; VeryFRank; Clinging Bitterly; Rio; aimhigh; Hieronymus; bray; 1malumprohibitum; ...
If you would like more information about what’s happening in Oregon, please FReepmail me. Please send me your name by FReepmail if you want to be on this list.
4 posted on 09/08/2021 5:39:15 AM PDT by Twotone (While one may vote oneself into socialism one has to shoot oneself out of it.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
He's previously tweeted, "It’s comical that Portland mayor @tedwheeler is worried about Texas when his city defunded the police and he had to ask citizens to “take back the city.” Texas is solidly #prolife and Texans support law enforcement. Meanwhile, Portland is a dumpster fire and Texas is thriving."

When KATU reached out to Mayor Ted Wheeler's office for comment they responded that it was very rude of Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to notice

5 posted on 09/08/2021 5:39:56 AM PDT by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
The City Council says it's unified in its belief that all people should have the right to choose if and when they carry a pregnancy.

"All people should have the right to choose whether or not to kill a baby, but not the right to choose whether or not to travel to Texas."

6 posted on 09/08/2021 5:44:17 AM PDT by KevinB (''... and to the Banana Republic for which it stands ...")
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
There's two things I enjoy from my native state: Pinot Noir and hazelnuts. However, those two items are readily available from other locales.

Texas wines continue to improve every year, I think they're a well kept secret outside the Lone Star State. When I take out of state family and friends to Lost Oak Winery, they are surprised at the quality, and blown away by the prices.

I was born in Oregon City, but I've been a naturalized Texan for 45 years.

7 posted on 09/08/2021 5:44:22 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
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To: Pikachu_Dad

It’s no. Only congress can regulate interstate commerce.


8 posted on 09/08/2021 5:47:36 AM PDT by DownInFlames (G)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Eh, here’s an idea, what if everyone refused to sell or deliver goods and services to Portland?


9 posted on 09/08/2021 5:48:52 AM PDT by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda.)
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To: Pontiac
When KATU reached out to Mayor Ted Wheeler's office for comment they responded that it was very rude of Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to notice

Rude of him to notice? LOL. That dude sounds like he is woke. I doubt Dan Patrick gives a shiite what that POS thinks about anything.

10 posted on 09/08/2021 5:50:34 AM PDT by Mark17 (USAF, Retired. Father of USAF officer and trained pilot, who loves flying US Air Force aircraft. )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Not buying anything from Texas? Have fun with no gas or petroleum products.


11 posted on 09/08/2021 5:55:46 AM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: Night Hides Not
“Texas wines continue to improve every year, I think they're a well kept secret outside the Lone Star State.”

And I love Texas oil. I buy it by the gallon.

Unless Portland includes an exemption in their policies, they will miss having fuel produced in Texas. Somehow I think Portlanders will come up with a rationalization so they don't have to do without.

12 posted on 09/08/2021 6:03:42 AM PDT by jeffersondem
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Ted, send your Antifa to riot in Texas. They will learn the meaning of One Riot, One Ranger.......


13 posted on 09/08/2021 6:07:13 AM PDT by Lockbox (politicians, they all seemed like game show hosts to me.... Sting)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Please pass the law that your idiots cannot come here.


14 posted on 09/08/2021 6:09:31 AM PDT by EastTexasTraveler
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To: Night Hides Not

Born in Pendleton. It’s amazing the stupidity the good folks of Oregon have to face due to a couple of high populace cities. East of the Cascades is a whole different world, a world with no voice.


15 posted on 09/08/2021 6:10:43 AM PDT by Dusty Road (")
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16 posted on 09/08/2021 6:12:14 AM PDT by LouAvul (The common denominator among all liberals is their sociopathic personality quirks. )
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To: Dusty Road

Not only east but all of southern Oregon, south of the “Peoples republic of Eugene”. I am in Douglas County, Roseburg, we have a Constitutional Sheriff who just posted to his Facebook page, he will not enforce Kate Browns edicts.


17 posted on 09/08/2021 6:21:05 AM PDT by thirst4truth (America, What difference does it make?)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Leftist always take a stand when it involves baby killing, spending massive amounts of other people’s money,gun confiscation or lock downs.


18 posted on 09/08/2021 6:21:55 AM PDT by Leep (Save America. Lock down Joe Biden!interested in how to land..)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Literally.


19 posted on 09/08/2021 6:24:00 AM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: Mark17

The amount of goods purchased by Portland from Texas is less than a rounding error.

Good luck with that.


20 posted on 09/08/2021 6:28:38 AM PDT by Texas resident (Silver alert: There is a guy running around DC claiming he is the President.)
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